Posted By
Najib
Feb 18, 2020 09:43
Beirut's municipality has finally granted St. Georges hotel’s owner, Fadi Khoury a license to rebuild and fix the iconic Beirut hotel. The real estate "war" started with Rafic Hariri and then continued with Saad, with the giant "Stop Solidere" banner becoming a daily sight for those driving by. Despite being granted this right, the St George has unfortunately lost its historic bay to Solidere and the Zaitunay Bay. Nevertheless, this is still good news as…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 17, 2020 12:27
The whole world is freaking out about the coronavirus, Lebanon's Health Minister has been re-assuring people almost daily that we don't have any cases, and Home City thought it would be a great idea to use the deadly virus in their latest ad. I'm intrigued to know who told them that using it would be smart and catchy. Terrible ad and terrible use of sickness for humorous purposes! Photo Credits: Habib Battah
Critiques
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Update: Middle East Airlines has reversed its decision to sell tickets exclusively in foreign currencies, at the request of PM Hassan Diab. The decision is outrageous, apparently illegal for MEA (They’re being sued) but expected ...
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Remember the ridiculous 2020 state budget that Hariri’s government tried to pass following weeks of nation-wide protests, the same draft budget that resulted in Hariri’s resignation? Well Our MPs sneaked into parliament after blockading every ...
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Remember when Saad Hariri formed the last government and many saw in it a glimpse of hope? Remember when we had elections based on a new electoral law and Lebanese voters rallied behind traditional parties ...
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Three months after Hariri’s resignation and 100 days into the October Revolution, a new one-sided government headed by Hassan Diab was announced today in Baabda. The government will be formed of 20 ministers all hand-picked ...
